How Do You Deal With Rejection?

How Do You Deal With Rejection?

I enjoyed meeting with the University of Akron SHRM Student Chapter this week during their networking “speed dating” event. The students rotated to tables to meet with seasoned professionals like myself to ask questions about careers in HR. One of the students asked...
What’s Your Plan?

What’s Your Plan?

In a recent program I delivered for a women’s group, we had a lively discussion about setting goals and creating plans to achieve those goals. A common theme we identified during our discussion was that although we start with good intentions, it’s easy to get derailed...
How Do You Deal with a Micromanaging Boss?

How Do You Deal with a Micromanaging Boss?

“Raise your hand if you like being micromanaged or you aspire to be a micromanaging boss.“ This is one of the questions I ask when I facilitate leadership training.  And, as you can probably guess, I’ve never had anyone raise their hand. If you’re working for a...
What Brings You Joy?

What Brings You Joy?

I don’t know about you, but 2020 and 2021 have been an emotional rollercoaster for me.  The indefinite uncertainty leads to chronic stress that can be exhausting! So how do I manage this rollercoaster ride? One of the tools I use is “joy triggers.” When I’m feeling...
How Will You Adapt?

How Will You Adapt?

One of my former managers asked me to identify one relationship at work that I would like to improve. I immediately thought of my most challenging internal customer. I’ll refer to him as “Ken” to protect his privacy. Ken was impatient,...
Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

As a coach, it’s essential that I actively listen to my clients.  If you’re a leader, career professional, job seeker, spouse, parent, or someone that interacts with people – you need to know how to listen actively! Yeah, that’s my not-so-subtle way of saying EVERYONE...